Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

INGREDIENTS

large very ripe banana (about 1/2 cup, mashed)

2/3 cup

canned pumpkin (or pure pumpkin puree - NOT pumpkin pie filling)

large eggs (room temperature)

1/3 cup

melted and cooled coconut oil (or other neutral tasting oil like canola or grapeseed oil)

2 tbsp

honey

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/4 cup

milk

2 tbsp

plain yogurt (room temperature)

1/3 cup

brown sugar (or coconut sugar, packed)

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1 1/2 tsp

pumpkin spice

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1 1/3 cups

all purpose flour (measured properly with the scoop and level method)

1/2 cup

semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (plus more for topping if desired)

1 tbsp

chopped pecans (optional)